Best OpenWRT budget router for long-term use

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It comes with gl.inets derivative of openwrt preinstalled.

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Easiest/fastest way to get an OpenWrt Router: Gl.iNet

Also sells on Amazon Also in response to this post about affordable 1Gbps routers I believe this router meets all those requirements under budget +-$120 for quad core wifi6 https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-ax1800/ Edit*: There are some trust downsides to using this router, it has a modified version of openWRT and some proprietary elements to make the hardware work. Keep reading to learn more. Decide if you are willing to trust them.